Conveniently Located in River North - Streeterville

Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Illinois #178012568

I believe that therapy is most beneficial and impactful when the client is met where they are in a safe and non-judgmental space. Supporting you in your therapeutic journey, I am dedicated to creating a collaborative relationship. I strive to understand your life experience, as we explore and identify the barriers that have contributed to issues or concerns you’re experiencing. Together, we will tap into and utilize your personal strengths to help you move forward in reaching your life goals. 

I offer a client-centered, solution-focused approach with an emphasis on providing non-judgmental insights. Whether you are seeking to work on yourself or your personal relationships, I want to support and guide you in addressing the challenges that have impacted your life. My hope is that through our work together, you can transcend and move beyond the distress that is impacting you. 

My specialties include relational dynamics, couples and family therapy, life transitions, and career development interventions. 

I am bilingual and speak both English and Spanish.

Education:  Ruby holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University . 

Supervised by Michael Villarreal, LCPC, State of Illinois #180010064 

Specialties include:   

• Anger Management
• Anxiety and Stress Management
• Conflict Resolution 
• Depressive and Mood Disorders
• Gender and Sexual Identity Issues
• Grief and Loss
• Intimacy Issues
• Low Self-esteem
• Relationship Issues
• Stress Management

 Accepted Insurance:

• BlueCross BlueShield - BlueChoice PPO
• BlueCross BlueShield - Preferred PPO
• BlueCross BlueShield - Blue Options/BlueChoice Options
• BlueCross BlueShield - Participating Provider Organization 
• CIGNA Behavioral Health